Origin of name

The district is named after the headquarter of the district, Aizawl city. In Mizo language, ai also known as aidu refers to a herb (one of the turmeric speci) and zawl means plain or field. The name of the city was probably derived from the abundance of the aidu in the area during the previous years.

Demography

According to the census of 2001 total population of the district is 339,812, out of which male population is 173,930 and female population is 165,882. The literacy rate as per the same census is 96.64% (male 97.20% and female 96.06%).

Divisions

The district has 5 R.D. Blocks, Aibawk, Darlawn, Phullen, Thingsulthliah and Tlangnuam.